The BEST episodes written by Stacy Rukeyser

Snatch Back
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8.08
205 votes

#1 - Snatch Back

Without a Trace - Season 1 - Episode 7

prominents assistant district attorney whose child vanishes from a park filled with suspects and twists.The 2-year-old daughter of an old friend of Jack's, ADA Angela Buckman , disappears while being cared for . Usually the team sets up a timeline and tracks the victim's whereabouts as evidence comes in, filling in pieces of the mystery as they go. But here, Jack and his agents have no clue what happened to the child beyond her swift disappearance.

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The Wind That Blew My Heart Away
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8.07
396 votes

#2 - The Wind That Blew My Heart Away

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 13

A violent rainstorm knocks out the power in Tree Hill, leading Haley to Nathan's doorstep and Brooke out into the downpour for a dramatic confrontation with Lucas. Peyton finally confronts the truth about Ellie's illness, while Mouth is tempted by his new friend, Rachel. Before morning, secrets are revealed, relationships are tested, and new love gets hotter than ever.

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Unholy Matrimony
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7.99
344 votes

#3 - Unholy Matrimony

The Lying Game - Season 1 - Episode 20

An unexpected engagement leads to a quickly-planned wedding, causing suspicions that something is awry. Sutton encourages Emma to show Kristin what they found in Rebecca's house. And Ethan makes a discovery that changes the game. Meanwhile, a shocking revelation leads to major repercussions in the Mercer household.

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Princess
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7.86
695 votes

#4 - Princess

UnREAL - Season 1 - Episode 9

Rachel deals with the repercussions from an impulsive decision, Quinn and Rachel question their future as producers, and the final three contestants return to Adam's vineyard for romantic dates.

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To Lie For
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7.81
228 votes

#5 - To Lie For

The Lying Game - Season 2 - Episode 10

The charity gala takes a somber turn as everyone honors the memory of a loved one. Dan issues Ethan an ultimatum that has heartbreaking consequences. Emma finally confronts Rebecca about her lost childhood. Ted tries to find the right way to tell Kristin about another secret from his past. Meanwhile, an unexpected twist brings the fundraiser to a crashing halt.

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Black and White and Green All Over
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7.81
333 votes

#6 - Black and White and Green All Over

The Lying Game - Season 1 - Episode 14

On the night of the country club’s Black and White Ball for junior members, Emma finds herself on the outside looking in, and Ethan must put up a façade in order to protect her. Although their loyalty to each other is strong, the jealousy and lies start to take their toll. Can Emma and Ethan look past their doubts and mend the wedge forming between them? Meanwhile, Laurel and Ted are both left reeling after they discover the motive behind Justin’s actions. And Rebecca and Mads counsel each other on matters of the heart.

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Double Dibs
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7.80
474 votes

#7 - Double Dibs

The Lying Game - Season 1 - Episode 3

After revealing Sutton's real relationship with Ethan, the Mercers insist she invite him over for dinner. Hesitant because of his obvious feelings for Emma, Ethan obliges, only to have the dinner cut short by a disturbing visit from Dan. As Emma and Ethan struggle to keep order in Arizona, Sutton and Thayer discover shocking revelations in Los Angeles pertaining to the search for the girls' birth mother. Although the outcome may not turn out to be what Sutton had hoped for, it does lead her to wonder what everyone around her has been hiding for all these years. Will Sutton be able to find the answer about why she and Emma were separated, or will her curiosity put her and her loved ones' lives in danger? Meanwhile, Laurel falls for a new guy in school hoping she will finally have something of her own, as opposed to always being in Sutton's shadow. Unfortunately her wishful thinking is cut short when Char calls dibs on the one Laurel did not want to share.

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Commitment
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7.80
254 votes

#8 - Commitment

UnREAL - Season 3 - Episode 10

A life-changing offer from Serena and a shocking discovery about Dr. Simon drive Rachel to strongly question her future at "Everlasting"; Chet makes an astonishing confession; Quinn takes one final swing at Gary.

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Escape from Sutton Island
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7.76
366 votes

#9 - Escape from Sutton Island

The Lying Game - Season 1 - Episode 7

Questions surrounding Emma arise when Thayer returns to Phoenix and everyone deals with Eduardo's accident. What does Emma know about the accident, and why does Thayer seem to know more about the situation even though he has been in L.A.? Sutton's friends are tired of the lies and demand answers from Emma. Not exactly knowing the whole story surrounding Eduardo's accident, will Emma finally tell Mads and Char about the switch to save their friendship, or will she risk it to save Sutton's secret? Meanwhile, Sutton finds more trouble than she expected at Dowinger Clinic as she finally comes face to face with her mother.

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Somewhere a Clock is Ticking
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7.65
439 votes

#10 - Somewhere a Clock is Ticking

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 16

Keith and Jules' wedding day, and the event has turned the town upside down. Brooke asks Lucas to take her to the wedding as his date, Nathan makes an important decision involving his marriage to Haley, and Jake and Peyton take a big step in their relationship. Meanwhile, Karen and Andy discover Jules' secret relationship with Dan.

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Regrets Only
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7.65
219 votes

#11 - Regrets Only

The Lying Game - Season 2 - Episode 7

Emma struggles to make sense of newfound revelations and shifts in her relationships with Ethan and Thayer. After hearing Emma's suspicions about Rebecca, Sutton's faith in her mother begins to falter and she decides to take matters into her own hands. Rebecca is thrilled when Kristin and Ted's marriage continues to unravel, putting her one step closer to achieving her goal. Meanwhile, Alec realizes that Jordan could be a strong ally in his private war with his wife.

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Danny, Interrupted
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7.65
99 votes

#12 - Danny, Interrupted

Twisted (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 18

With his guilty conscience becoming too much to bear, Danny is determined to uncover the truth about who was responsible for covering up the murder and visits an old confidant for some valuable insight. Jo’s own sense of guilt leads her to question the motives of a friend. Lacey tries to be a good friend to Whitney while struggling to define their complex new relationship. Tess receives some devastating news as she and Kyle try to move on with their lives.

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Home Is Where the Hurt Is
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7.62
103 votes

#13 - Home Is Where the Hurt Is

Twisted (2013) - Season 1 - Episode 14

With the Homecoming dance quickly approaching, tension mounts between Danny and Lacey as Danny wonders if he can ever get over recent events. When Jo realizes cute but nerdy Andie has a crush on Rico, she gives her friend the nudge he needs to make the first move. Danny recognizes a familiar face in town and makes a mysterious connection to his time in juvenile hall. Meanwhile, Jack moves in on a conflicted Karen, and Tess finds it increasingly difficult to hide her secrets from Kyle.

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Insurgent
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7.61
715 votes

#14 - Insurgent

UnREAL - Season 2 - Episode 2

Quinn and Chet start producing two different versions of "Everlasting," forcing the crew to choose a leader as new alliances are formed. Rachel feels her promotion slipping away as the crew is divided and takes matters into her own hands, yielding unexpected results for everyone.

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Heroine
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7.57
68 votes

#15 - Heroine

Standoff - Season 1 - Episode 8

After Matt and Emily save a young woman from a hostage situation, they learn the woman could be the victim of a stalker. Although Emily learns the woman has feelings for Matt and could be making false claims, Matt is determined to save her again.

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An Attempt to Tip the Scales
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7.54
467 votes

#16 - An Attempt to Tip the Scales

One Tree Hill - Season 3 - Episode 4

It's Halloween in Tree Hill and everybody is celebrating at Tric, with special guest band Fall Out Boy. The masquerade ball gives the opportunity to Haley to win back Nathan while Brooke is trying to seduce Lucas. Also, Peyton decides to face her new mother and get to know her; Dan uses blackmail to become mayor but things don't turn out as easy as he thought they would when Deb gets in his way.

Oath
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7.51
309 votes

#17 - Oath

UnREAL - Season 3 - Episode 1

Quinn brings Rachel back from self-imposed "exile" in a desperate attempt to keep "Everlasting" afloat following the PR nightmare of the previous season; Silicon Valley mogul Serena becomes the new season's female "suitress."

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The Infidelity Tour
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7.33
9 votes

#18 - The Infidelity Tour

October Road - Season 2 - Episode 3

Owen tries to deal with his wife's infidelity by sending Nick to learn more about it from Ikey. Sam struggles to accept the fact that his mother is getting married. Eddie has a secret that could ruin his upcoming business venture with Nick.

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Sudden Death
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7.31
197 votes

#19 - Sudden Death

UnREAL - Season 4 - Episode 8

Rachel begins to question her decisions leading up to the finale. Quinn must decide whether to intervene and save the Everlasting finale.

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All In
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7.31
226 votes

#20 - All In

UnREAL - Season 4 - Episode 1

Quinn returns from vacation just in time for the start of 'Everlasting All Stars', featuring winners and losers from previous seasons. Rachel, having reinvented herself, is determined to make this season memorable.

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Heavenly Day
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7.30
98 votes

#21 - Heavenly Day

Sex/Life - Season 2 - Episode 6

A fiery incident brings revelations to light for Billie as Cooper confronts his demons, and a joyous celebration of love leads to new beginnings for all.

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Truth, Bitter Truth
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7.29
513 votes

#22 - Truth, Bitter Truth

One Tree Hill - Season 2 - Episode 8

The girls of Tree Hill have a slumber party, at which time secrets are revealed and bonds are made. Meanwhile, Nathan and Lucas road trip to Charlotte for a basketball game, and unknowingly to Lucas, they embark upon free HCM tests, a genetic heart condition that Dan maintains. Karen and Andy have a row.

Dancing Days Are Here Again
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7.25
8 votes

#23 - Dancing Days Are Here Again

October Road - Season 2 - Episode 8

The Commander finds out that he is having a health issue. Ray is still trying to convince Hannah to let him adopt Sam. Nick discovers that Aubrey has been secretly visiting her estranged father. Alison and Owen start dating other people.

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Cheat, Play, Love
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7.18
324 votes

#24 - Cheat, Play, Love

The Lying Game - Season 2 - Episode 2

Sutton steps up her plans to win back Ethan, and makes a point to let Emma know her intentions. Feeling left out of Emma and Thayer's growing closeness, Mads visits her father in prison and shocks Emma with a family revelation. Dan continues his investigation into Derek's murder, regardless of Alec's arrest, and Jordan starts at his new school and tries to get close to Laurel.

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Welcome to New York
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6.80
129 votes

#25 - Welcome to New York

Sex/Life - Season 2 - Episode 1

In the middle of starting over, Billie steps out of her comfort zone for a night of fun. Sasha rekindles an old flame, and Cooper ignites a new passion.

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Hat? No Hat?
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6.75
8 votes

#26 - Hat? No Hat?

October Road - Season 2 - Episode 10

Hannah is troubled when her parents visit to help her prepare for her wedding. Nick learns he's broke. Owen goes out on a date with Jenny, the girl who saved his life.

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